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Jagatjit Singh Bahadur (1872-1949), The Maharaja of Kapurthala c. 1887
Albumen print | 13.5 x 9.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2107617
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Photograph of a full length portrait of H H Jagatjit Singh Bahadur, The Maharaja of Kapurthala. The Maharajah is sitting in a chair with both his feet placed on a footstool, with his right elbow resting on a table which has a book placed upon it. The Maharajah is wearing an elaborately decorated turban with pearls and jewels, a silk robe and jewellery around his neck. The Maharajah was awarded the Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India in 1911 and the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire in 1927.
Provenance
From an album of photographs presented to Queen Victoria by Dr John William Tyler, 15th January 1887
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
13.5 x 9.7 cm (image)
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Alternative title(s)
H.H. The Maharajah of Kuppoorthalla [Indian Chiefs, 1887: 01/0162]